Franchisee/Franchisor Retail
From small, privately owned operations to nationwide franchises, the advisory team at DS&B provides ongoing support and solutions right for the business needs. With more than 60 years experience, DS&B has assisted with everything from initial financing and feasibility analysis, to multiple location expansion and real-estate acquisition. Our accounting professionals, tax planning advisors, and strategic consultants work with the country’s largest franchises and retail chains – and provide relevant advice that goes beyond the numbers.
Specifically, we have the industry knowledge and experience to help your business with the following:
Specialized franchisee/franchisor consulting services:
- Review of franchising operations, documents & feasibility
- Tax strategies for real estate/new location acquisition
- Develop internal staff and financial organizational structure programs
- Cost segmentation for new franchise locations
- MIS systems and information (selection and implementation)
- Maintaining fixed asset ledgers – GAAP and tax basis
- Federal, state and local tax credits, including empowerment zone, employment & tax increment financing
- Assistance with the compliance of the franchise agreements
- Assistance with royalty fee agreements, audits and calculations
- Multi-unit expansion
- Review of non-compete agreements
- Best practices in the franchise retail industry
- Prepare complete and accurate required reports to submit to franchise corporation
Traditional core services:
- Accounting, audit, review and compilations
- Tax planning, compliance and consulting
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Capital acquisition – financing
- Business valuations
- Budgeting and cash flows
- Business plans and structures
